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The Dental Assisting/Hygiene Program is a two-phase curriculum that gives the student two career options. This career ladder curriculum was designed to offer students employable skills as a dual trained dental auxiliary. You must first complete the 10 month American Dental Association (ADA) accredited Dental Assisting Program. Graduates from the Dental Assisting Program are qualified to take the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Examination. Upon successful completion of this examination, the graduate becomes a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA).

With the completion of the Dental Assisting Program and the appropriate course pre-requisites, the CDA student may apply to continue to the 12 month Dental Hygiene Program. The student has up to three years to apply to this program. Students in the Dental Hygiene Program will be qualified to take the Dental Hygiene National Board and upon graduation the State Board examination. Upon passing both examinations, the graduate is licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) in the State of Florida. A final grade of “C” or higher must be achieved in each Dental Hygiene course for continuance in the Program. A student who withdraws or is withdrawn from a Dental course shall contact the Health Science Admissions Department in order to be readmitted to a Program. Readmission to a Program will be based upon space availability. Only one readmission will be allowed. The readmitted student must maintain a “C” or higher in each Dental course to continue in a Program. The student receiving a grade of D OR F in any course after readmission will result in permanent dismissal from the BC Dental Programs.

This Associate in Science degree program is a two-year program. Applicants shall complete the first year General Education Requirements prior to the second year of the program. Upon completion of this degree program, the student will be eligible to write the Nuclear Medicine Exam offered by, and become certified by, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists AND/OR write the exam offered by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. Successfully passing these exams will allow the student to become licensed by the State of Florida. Clinical Education is performed in local clinics and hospitals and is offered concurrently with the didactic courses. The program maintains regional accreditation throughout the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

NUR 2391 Care of the Critically Ill Newborn 4 cr.
NUR 2392 Critical Care of the Pediatric Client. 5 cr.
NUR 2292 Introduction to Critical Care Nursing 8 cr.
NUR2292L Critical Care Lab 3 cr.
NUR2247L Critical Care Clinical Practicum 1 cr.
NUR 2274 Emergency Nursing 4 cr.
NUR 2274L Emergency Nursing Practicum 3 cr.
NUR2245L Emergency Nursing Clinical
Practicum 1cr.
NUR2297 Cardiac Nursing: Basic Arrhythmia 2 cr
NUR2297L Cardiac Nursing Clinical Lab 1 cr

The Health Science Continuing Education program provides educational opportunities for health professionals who desire to increase their knowledge and skills based on a continuum. The program supports and assists in implementing the philosophy and purpose of the College through continuing education offerings for health care providers. Target groups include medical office personnel, dental assistants and hygienists, dietitians, registered and licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, medical laboratory personnel, nursing home administrators, radiographers, physical therapists and assistants, respiratory therapists, and psychological services licensees.

Students seeking an Associate in Science Degree for the purpose of transferring into a state university shall substitute MTB 1310, Applied Mathematics or MAT 1033, Intermediate Algebra requirement in the Associate in Applied Science Degree with MAC1105 College Algebra or higher-level mathematics course or any College Level Science Course.

This full time two-year program of study prepares the student for employment as a health information technician (HIT) in a variety of settings and eligibility to write the national certifying examination to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Responsibilities include coding of diagnoses and procedures; as well as processing, storage and retrieval of health information. Confidentiality, legal aspects, statistical reporting, performance improvement, and supervision of daily department activities comprise other functions. Professional practice experiences are provided in local health care facilities under the supervision of qualified professional personnel. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

ENC 1101 Composition I 3
BSC 1085 Anatomy and Physiology I 3
BSC 1085L Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1
CHM 1032 Chemistry for Health Sciences 3
MTB 1310 Applied Mathematics or
MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra 3

Program Description
Respiratory Care is a specialty dealing with the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with cardiorespiratory diseases. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) through the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). The degree satisfies the requirements established by the National Board for Respiratory Care and qualifies the graduate as a candidate for the national registry examination.

This Associate in Science degree program is a two-year program. Applicants must complete all of the AS General Education course requirements prior to admission to the second year of the program. Upon completion of this degree program, the student will be eligible to write the Radiation Therapy Exam, and be certified by, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and become licensed by the State of Florida as a Radiation Therapist. Clinical Education is performed in Palm Beach and Broward County hospitals and clinics and is offered concurrently with the didactic classes. The program maintains regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.